Tombolo
Welcome to Tombolo, a charming Venetian municipality
If you're looking for a charming and exciting town to visit, then Tombolo, in the province of Padua, might be just what you're looking for. With its 8278 inhabitants, it's a small town, but despite its size, Tombolo has a lot to offer its visitors, including religious structures and a surprising history of the territory.
Monuments and places of interest
The most important monument in Tombolo is the Church of Saint Andrew the Apostle, built in neoclassical style and designed by Francesco Maria Preti. Dedicated to the apostle Andrew, the patron saint of this church, this place of worship was built at the end of the 18th century. The church has a Latin cross plan, a single nave, and a gable roof. Inside, the church has a nave with four side chapels. The Church of Saint Andrew has a remarkable 44-meter bell tower.
Society
Demographic evolution
The municipality has undergone a significant transformation in its population in recent decades. In 1951, Tombolo had a population of 6,751 inhabitants, which rose to 7,513 in 1961, 8,352 in 1971, 8,674 in 1981, and 9,264 in 1991. However, after 1991, the population of the municipality has slightly decreased, dropping to 8,736 inhabitants in 2001, 8,578 in 2011, and 8,278 in 2019.
Administration
Mayors since 1946
Since World War II, five mayors have taken power in Tombolo, governing the country with their political party. The first mayor, Ippolito Pontarollo, was elected in 1946 as a representative of the Christian Democracy, the national political party that dominated the Italian political scene from the end of World War II. During his tenure, Tombolo recorded remarkable development. After Pontarollo, four other Christian Democratic mayors succeeded in Tombolo, with a brief interval during which Walter Andretta, also from the Christian Democracy, was the mayor. In the second half of the 1990s, some changes in the management of the municipality were recorded, which generated an increase in democracy and public debate. In 1995, Angelo Berno, of the center-right, was elected mayor of Tombolo. In 2004, Franco Zorzo, of the Northern League, became the new mayor of Tombolo, a position he held for two terms. In 2014, Cristian Andretta, of the civic list 'Valore Domani', was elected mayor of Tombolo. He obtained his second term in 2019.
Notes
There are many reasons why Tombolo is a unique and wonderful city to visit, whether to admire its historic monuments or to continue exploring its fascinating popular culture. However, for visitors who want to discover more, it's possible to visit its neighboring municipalities, including Padua and Treviso.
External links
If you're interested in deepening your knowledge of the historic city of Tombolo, you can visit its website and discover further information on places to visit, how to get there, and other useful things for tourists.
